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DU52 XAN

2003 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

57,067 mi
Last recorded57,067 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-385,740 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 XAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 57,067 miles

Offside Rear Cut in outer tyre wall

Fail 19 Dec 2025 57,067 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Cut in outer tyre wall

Pass 20 Dec 2024 56,235 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 56,235 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 55,255 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 54,303 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 53,138 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Dec 2020 51,740 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 50,809 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2019 50,809 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 49,644 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 49,643 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 47,989 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 47,989 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 46,506 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 46,506 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 44,790 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 42,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 42,725 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 41,369 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 39,867 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 39,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 37,380 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 37,380 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 35,862 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 33,171 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,300 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 26,661 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 22,384 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,415 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Dec 2005 16,415 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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DU52 XAN is a 2003 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 85,740 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU52 XAN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DU52 XAN registered?

DU52 XAN is a 2003 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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